Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Recruit Mint Ltd; Towngate; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to perform hands-on maintenance in a fast-paced environment. The role involves fault-finding on production machinery and completing preventative maintenance to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing, strong electrical skills, and relevant qualifications like NVQ Level 3. The company offers a salary of up to £45,000, with a Monday to Friday working pattern, and opportunities for overtime.

Benefits

Company pension

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer.
• Strong electrical fault-finding capability on industrial machinery.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, production-led environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive electrical fault-finding on production machinery.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Support mechanical engineers during breakdowns.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding capability on industrial machinery

Experience in manufacturing or food production environment

Ability to work independently

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Electrical qualifications such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

If you're an Electrical Maintenance Engineer who values routine, clear shifts, and getting the job done without politics or fluff, this role will speak to you.

This is a hands‑on Electrical Maintenance Engineer position in a fast‑moving food production environment where reliability and practical fault‑finding matter most.

This Electrical Maintenance Engineer role sits within a busy food manufacturing operation, supporting production equipment to keep downtime to a minimum. The focus is on reactive and planned electrical maintenance, fault‑finding under pressure, and keeping lines running safely and efficiently. You'll be trusted to work independently, make sound decisions on the shop floor, and take ownership of your area without unnecessary micromanagement.

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive electrical fault‑finding on production and packaging machinery
• Complete planned preventative maintenance to minimise unplanned downtime
• Diagnose electrical faults across motors, panels, sensors, inverters and control systems
• Support mechanical engineers where required during breakdowns
• Maintain electrical safety standards and ensure compliance with site procedures
• Record maintenance activity accurately using site systems
• Support equipment changeovers and production start‑ups
• Escalate recurring faults and contribute to practical improvement actions

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or food production environment
• Strong electrical fault‑finding capability on industrial machinery
• Electrical qualifications such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on, production‑led environment
• Ability to work independently on shift and prioritise workload effectively
• Practical, no‑nonsense approach to maintenance and problem solving

Pay and Benefits

• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Initial shift of 6am-2pm
• Transition to permanent late shift 2pm-10pm
• Overtime opportunities subject to business needs
• Company pension

This Electrical Maintenance Engineer role will suit someone who prefers straightforward engineering work, clear expectations, and a consistent Monday to Friday shift pattern.